2020 Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs

"Back in 1967, Schramsberg became the first American winery to produce a blanc de noirs, and that legacy shows in the effortless elegance of the current vintage, composed of 86% Pinot Noir and 14% Chardonnay primarily from Sonoma. For all its expressiveness, the yeasty nose of apples in cream, nectarine, almond, and honeysuckle also has a mineral cleanness; likewise on the complex palate, it’s somehow both richly textured and balletic, skipping from apricot, white peach, and more apple to lemon zest and strawberry to young mango with a touch of white pepper and vanilla before the lovely, lasting finish." 

"Vibrant and compelling, with a steely structure buoyed by expressive peach and apple flavors, which take on jasmine, tangerine and fresh ginger accents that linger on the supple finish. Drink now." 

"The 2018 Blanc de Noirs is scented of poached pears, citrus blossoms, beeswax and toast with flinty touches. The palate is ripe and creamy, with rounded acidity, concentrated, toasty fruits and a long, honeyed finish." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"The 2018 Blanc de Noirs has generous aromas of peach, apple, nectarine and candied lemon. Its fresh nose is complemented by notes of white cranberry, tangerine, guava, jasmine, and honey suckle. The palate opens with flavors of juicy white peach, pear, clementine, and lime sherbet, with delicate touches of ginger, sugar cookie and vanilla custard. Its bright acidity leads to a long, clean finish.”